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The three-day conference, taking place in Praia brought together policymakers, journalists, civil society actors, and development partners to discuss strategies for safeguarding information integrity. The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening regional and international partnerships to combat the spread of misinformation and…
The Federal Republic of Nigeria has extended heartfelt congratulations to the State of Qatar on the occasion of its Independence Anniversary. In a goodwill message, Nigeria’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Yusuf Maitama Tuggar, conveyed warm felicitations to Qatar’s Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, His Excellency Sheikh Mohammed…
ECOWAS Launches Menstrual Hygiene Project to Empower Girls in Togo The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has launched a new initiative in Togo aimed at raising awareness among young people on personal and menstrual hygiene. The pilot project, financed by the West African Health Organization (WAHO), seeks to…
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has reaffirmed its commitment to advancing child rights across the region following a three-day online meeting of directors responsible for child welfare in Member States. The meeting, held from August 26–28, 2025, reviewed progress made since the adoption of the ECOWAS…
ECOWAS Ministers of Justice have met in Banjul to validate two critical legal instruments of the Community Court of Justice, a step seen as pivotal in strengthening the Court’s role in human rights protection, dispute resolution, and regional integration. The meeting, followed a four-day expert review of the Draft…
The ECOWAS Gender Development Centre (EGDC) has concluded a four-day strategic retreat in Saly, Senegal, aimed at strengthening budget planning and aligning with the newly introduced Medium-Term Expenditure Framework (MTEF) of the ECOWAS Commission. The retreat, brought together staff of the EGDC, representatives from the GIABA/EGDC Pooling, and the…
Rescued Libya Returnee Warns Nigerian Youths: “Do Not Travel Through Dangerous Routes” A Nigerian returnee from Libya, Mercy Oluwagbenga, has issued a passionate warning to young Nigerians never to embark on irregular migration, describing her harrowing ordeal as modern-day slavery. “Whatever your situation, do not travel through…
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has acknowledged the financial and operational difficulties facing Nigeria’s Diplomatic and Consular Missions across the globe, citing challenges such as unpaid staff salaries, unsettled service bills, and delays in foreign service allowances. According to the Ministry, these setbacks are not isolated but reflect broader economic…
Nigeria has congratulated Malaysia on the occasion of its Independence Anniversary, reaffirming a commitment to deepen long-standing diplomatic and economic ties between the two nations. In a goodwill message, Nigeria’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Yusuf Maitama Tuggar, extended warm felicitations to his Malaysian counterpart, Honourable Dato’ Seri Utama Haji…
Nigeria’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Yusuf Maitama Tuggar, has extended warm congratulations to His Excellency Sean Sobers, Minister of Foreign and CARICOM Affairs of Trinidad and Tobago, as the Caribbean nation marks its Independence Anniversary. Ambassador Tuggar described the anniversary as a celebration of the enduring spirit, unity, and…
